Room: 102
Have a question? Want to ask about a specific tool? Need help transforming a lesson? Technology Integrators from different school districts will be available to assist you.
Touch Tank - Vendor Presentations
Room: 105
Vendors for various hardware and software solutions for 21st century classroooms will be demonstrating their products and available to answer questions.
Room: 103 Presenter: Emily Heisler, Warwick School District Description:
Podcasting really is for EVERYONE! This workshop with debunk the myth that podcasting is only for the "tech-savvy" types. Participants will be provided hands-on instruction that will enable each to learn the basics of podcasting and how it can be easily integrated into various subjects in the classroom. This workshop is interactive, so please plan to bring your Mac laptop!
Room: 106A Presenter: Roger Cambell, Conestoga Valley School District Description:
Quia is an online tool for educators that can help in virtually every aspect of education. From the simple task of posting notes straight through to receiving detailed analysis of student assessment, Quia is indispensable for the 21st century teacher.
Participants will be given their own Quia accounts and will be shown how to create engaging activities as well as various assessments for their classrooms.
Room: 106B Presenter: Alex Shubert, Elizabethtown School District Description:
The many ways a SmartBoard has been integrated into daily science lessons will be shared. Although the examples and demonstrations are from science lessons, most can be applied to other curricular areas. Time for Q&A will be provided.
Room: 106C Presenter: Commander Kathleen Frank Description: Participants will experience an actual eMission - e-Mission "Space Station Alpha" is an innovative way to engage students with math and science in real-life situations. During the mission, students connect live with a flight director at the Challenger Learning Center in Wheeling, WV. With the help of computers, the Internet and a small video camera, students interact with Mission Control to track the solar storm, monitor orbital position, predict radiation levels, study oxygen levels and divert power to life support systems. Students assisting the Space Station astronauts join one of four teams:
• STORM Team: Solar Tracking and Orbital Monitoring
• Radiation Team: Radiation monitoring and shielding
• Life Support: Environmental monitoring and astronaut health
• Mission Operations: Electronics systems and power generation (Note: this is a condensed version of the actual student video conference.)
Room: 106D Presenter: Kristel Kennedy, Manheim Township School District Description:
Flip Video cameras and iMovie are a great way of bringing lessons to life and grabbing student interest. Whether you have access to one of each or one a piece, these can still be assets to your classroom. Even if you only have iMovie and a regular digital camera, you'll find practical ways to enhance learning with technology.
Room: 106E Presenter: David Sheaffer, Apple Distinguished Educator 2003 Description:
The session will include an in-depth demonstration of Apple's GarageBand software and a discussion of the possible uses of this popular digital recording program in a variety of subject areas as well as for your own use. A demonstration of music for video, done in GarageBand, will help to develop ideas that can enhance student or faculty-designed projects. GarageBand can also be used to produce your own professional sounding music for your websites.
Session 2 Presentations 10:45-11:45
Ask An Integrator
Room: 102Have a question? Want to ask about a specific tool? Need help transforming a lesson? Technology Integrators from different school districts will be available to assist you.
Touch Tank - Vendor Presentations
Room: 105Vendors for various hardware and software solutions for 21st century classroooms will be demonstrating their products and available to answer questions.
Podcasting with iMovie
Room: 103Presenter: Emily Heisler, Warwick School District
Description:
Podcasting really is for EVERYONE! This workshop with debunk the myth that podcasting is only for the "tech-savvy" types. Participants will be provided hands-on instruction that will enable each to learn the basics of podcasting and how it can be easily integrated into various subjects in the classroom. This workshop is interactive, so please plan to bring your Mac laptop!
The World of Quia (Interactive Lessons in Social Studies)
Room: 106APresenter: Roger Cambell, Conestoga Valley School District
Description:
Quia is an online tool for educators that can help in virtually every aspect of education. From the simple task of posting notes straight through to receiving detailed analysis of student assessment, Quia is indispensable for the 21st century teacher.
Participants will be given their own Quia accounts and will be shown how to create engaging activities as well as various assessments for their classrooms.
Integrating a SmartBoard Into Your Science Lessons
Room: 106BPresenter: Alex Shubert, Elizabethtown School District
Description:
The many ways a SmartBoard has been integrated into daily science lessons will be shared. Although the examples and demonstrations are from science lessons, most can be applied to other curricular areas. Time for Q&A will be provided.
eMission – Space Station Alpha – Interactive Video Conference
Room: 106CPresenter: Commander Kathleen Frank
Description:
Participants will experience an actual eMission - e-Mission "Space Station Alpha" is an innovative way to engage students with math and science in real-life situations. During the mission, students connect live with a flight director at the Challenger Learning Center in Wheeling, WV. With the help of computers, the Internet and a small video camera, students interact with Mission Control to track the solar storm, monitor orbital position, predict radiation levels, study oxygen levels and divert power to life support systems. Students assisting the Space Station astronauts join one of four teams:
• STORM Team: Solar Tracking and Orbital Monitoring
• Radiation Team: Radiation monitoring and shielding
• Life Support: Environmental monitoring and astronaut health
• Mission Operations: Electronics systems and power generation
(Note: this is a condensed version of the actual student video conference.)
Flip Video Cameras & iMovie in the Language Arts Classroom
Room: 106DPresenter: Kristel Kennedy, Manheim Township School District
Description:
Flip Video cameras and iMovie are a great way of bringing lessons to life and grabbing student interest. Whether you have access to one of each or one a piece, these can still be assets to your classroom. Even if you only have iMovie and a regular digital camera, you'll find practical ways to enhance learning with technology.
GarageBand - "It's Not Just for Music Class!"
Room: 106EPresenter: David Sheaffer, Apple Distinguished Educator 2003
Description:
The session will include an in-depth demonstration of Apple's GarageBand software and a discussion of the possible uses of this popular digital recording program in a variety of subject areas as well as for your own use. A demonstration of music for video, done in GarageBand, will help to develop ideas that can enhance student or faculty-designed projects. GarageBand can also be used to produce your own professional sounding music for your websites.